1827 Maine's 1st congressional district special election
Aspecial electionwas held inMaine's 1st congressional districton September 27,1827to fill a vacancy left by the death ofWilliam Burleigh(A) on July 2, 1827[1]
Election results[edit]
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rufus McIntire | Jacksonian | 2,174 | 52.9% |
| John Holmes | Adams | 1,932 | 47.1% |
McIntire took his seat December 3, 1827. Holmes was subsequently elected to theSenate,taking his seat January 26, 1829[1]